Find out how popular the first name Makensey has been for the last 20 years (from 1995 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Makensey by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Makensey is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Makensey.

The history of the first name Makensey

The given name Makensey is a relatively modern English name with uncertain origins and etymology. It appears to be a variation or elaboration of the more common name Mackenzie, which has Scottish roots.

Mackenzie is a surname that derives from the Gaelic name Mackinninny, meaning "son of the fair lad" or "son of the handsome boy." The name Mackinninny is composed of the Gaelic elements mac, meaning "son," and finnghin, meaning "fair offspring" or "fair birth." Over time, the surname Mackinninny evolved into various spellings, including Mackenzie, Mackenzhie, and Makenzie.

While the name Mackenzie has a clear Scottish origin, the specific derivation of Makensey is less certain. It may have emerged as a creative variation or feminized form of Mackenzie, possibly inspired by other names ending in "-sey" or "-see," such as Lindsey or Kelsey.

There are no known historical references or famous individuals from antiquity bearing the name Makensey. This suggests that the name is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the 20th or 21st century as a unique twist on the more traditional Mackenzie.

However, it is worth noting a few individuals who bore the name Makensey in more recent times:

1. Makensey Beard (born 1991), an American professional basketball player.
2. Makensey Conner (born 1999), an American soccer player.
3. Makensey Leigh (born 1990), an American actress and model.
4. Makensey Barnhill (born 1997), an American softball player.
5. Makensey Spoor (born 1993), an American soccer player.

While the name Makensey lacks a deep historical lineage, its connection to the Scottish name Mackenzie and its unique spelling have contributed to its growing popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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